Realme C73 vs Redmi 15C
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Redmi 15C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $120 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 42/100 vs 38/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme C73 is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 358,608); the Redmi 15C has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C73
Redmi 15C
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1416
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Redmi 15C, the Realme C73 scores 4 points higher (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15C leads (30/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Realme C73 — 66/100, Redmi 15C — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C73 | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 15C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C73 and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C73 leads Redmi 15C by 47.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 15C?
The Realme C73 edges out the Redmi 15C by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Redmi 15C?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi 15C — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 15C?
The Redmi 15C leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 15C?
The Realme C73 leads on performance (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Redmi 15C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Realme C73 (43/100 vs 30/100).